Otis Manson

Otis Manson (died 1862) was an architect in Richmond, Virginia known for his residential building designs.[1] Richmond architect. He died in North Carolina.[2]

Captain Manson served in the War of 1812, in Captain Richardson's corps d'elite for the defending Richmond,was a member of the City Council, and was one of the first architects in Virginia.[2] He designed the Union Hotel for Mayor Adams.[1]

Albert F. Huntt was his great-grandson.

References
  1. Richmond: The Story of a City page 113
  2. Death of an old citizen The Daily Dispatch May 6, 1862 (Richmond Dispatch) 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. May 6, 1862. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

Further reading
  • Otis Manson's early years in Richmond January 1, 1986 by Sarah Shields Driggs


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